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The Heritage of Imperial Frontiers

Tracing the Armenian-Turkish border from imperial rivalries to the Cold War and its closure in 1993, this article shows how shifting frontiers transformed landscapes, populations, and everyday life.

Samvel Meliksetyan

Deserted landscape with empty trees and a human figure.

In Search of the Essence of Peace: A New Vision for Georgia

While the discourse on peace and conflict in Georgia typically centers around the Russo-Georgian war and relations with the occupied territories, the concept of peace is far more nuanced than the mere absence of armed conflict.

Medea Turashvili

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At a Crossroads: The Changing Politics of Women, Peace and Security in the South Caucasus

Few regions illustrate the relevance of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as clearly as the South Caucasus, where multiple protracted conflicts date back to the Soviet era and its dissolution. Despite this, women across the region have been at the forefront of peacebuilding efforts, dialogue, and community resilience, often working with limited recognition and support.

Bénédicte Santoire

A bright green poster for a “Boell Talks” event titled “Disinformation and External Interference in Armenian Politics.” The left side lists the date “4 December” and time “15:00 Berlin Time / 18:00 Yerevan Time.” The right side presents the speakers’ names and affiliations: Deren Derya (European External Action Service), Artur Papyan (Media Diversity Institute / Cyber Hub Armenia), Vardine Grigoryan (Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor Office), Paula Erizanu (Journalist), and Nad’a Kovalčíková (European Un

Boell Talks: Disinformation and External Interference in Armenian Politics

On December 4, 2025, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region hosted a Boell Talks webinar on disinformation and external interference in Armenian politics. As Armenia moves toward its expected June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, Russian disinformation and broader hybrid threats pose increasing risks to democratic processes. From media manipulation to economic pressure and regional tensions, these challenges mirror patterns seen in Moldova - a country that has taken significant steps to strengthen its resilience.

The Depoliticised Sexism in the Political Arena: Civil Society’s Response and the Silence of the Systems

This essay addresses the manifestations of sexism in Armenia’s political arena, analyzing specific examples amid the lack of adequate response.

Siran Hovhannisyan, Armine Markosyan

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Peace Control: The Authoritarian Illusion of Stability in Azerbaijan

Through the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, this article challenges “peace at all costs,” revealing how authoritarian peace becomes institutionalized at the expense of justice and public participation.

Hamida Giyasbayli

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20 years in the South Caucasus

The Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office – South Caucasus Region turned 20. Our 20th-anniversary celebration took place at the Goethe Institute in Tbilisi. The event commenced with welcome remarks from Jan-Philipp Albrecht, Co-President, and Walter Kaufmann, Head of the East & Southeast Europe Division at the Heinrich Boell Foundation.

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watered: the topography of opaque currents

watered: the topography of opaque currents, a new bilingual publication brings together eight interdisciplinary texts exploring water through hydrofeminist, political-ecological, and decolonial perspectives. Developed through a collective reading and discussion process, the book approaches water as both material substance and political metaphor, addressing themes of embodiment, pollution, infrastructure, and fluid identities whilst reflecting on and with different seas, rivers, or waters in urban pipelines.

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